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an i-SAFE presentation © 2008 i-SAFE Inc. © 2008 i-SAFE

an i-SAFE presentation © 2008 i-SAFE Inc. © 2008 i-SAFE

Learning Goals YOU WILL: • Understand that an online stranger is anyone met exclusively

Learning Goals YOU WILL: • Understand that an online stranger is anyone met exclusively online • Be able to list safety rules/advice of behavior towards strangers in the physical community that also apply to behavior towards strangers in Cyberspace • Recognize steps in an online predator’s grooming process • Know how to interact online appropriately and safely © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

Do You Go Online? Discuss: Do you go online alone? What do you do

Do You Go Online? Discuss: Do you go online alone? What do you do online? How do you know how old someone is that you meet online? © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

Group Activity Your teacher will provide you with activity instructions. © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

Group Activity Your teacher will provide you with activity instructions. © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

Stranger When online, who should be categorized as a stranger? Anyone met exclusively online

Stranger When online, who should be categorized as a stranger? Anyone met exclusively online (not already known from the physical community) is an online stranger. © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

Stranger Discuss: What rules do you follow in the physical world for meeting or

Stranger Discuss: What rules do you follow in the physical world for meeting or communicating with strangers? Do these rules also apply to the cyber community? REMEMBER: Anyone you meet online is a stranger to you, no matter how well you think you know them. © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

Online Socializing To socialize online means to interact with others using Internet technologies. Name

Online Socializing To socialize online means to interact with others using Internet technologies. Name some ways people socialize online. • Name your favorite ways to socialize online. • List some good rules to help us (even adults) stay safe when socializing online. • © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

Online Realities Sometimes people lie about who they are when socializing online. • This

Online Realities Sometimes people lie about who they are when socializing online. • This could be because they want to bully or steal identities. • It also could be that they are just exploring and experimenting. Sometimes adults lie online in order to meet and form friendships with youth. They are called predators. © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

Minimizing Danger There are things you can do to minimize the danger and the

Minimizing Danger There are things you can do to minimize the danger and the chances of becoming the victim of an online predator, including the following: • Choose a safe screen name • Use caution when choosing whom to communicate with • Avoid revealing too much personal information No matter what, it is important to tell an adult if: • You feel uncomfortable online for any reason • You are approached by someone who discusses inappropriate things • You are approached by someone who wants to meet you offline © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

The Grooming Process “Grooming process” is a term for the steps an online predator

The Grooming Process “Grooming process” is a term for the steps an online predator may use to make friends on the Internet. Let’s go over the grooming process flyer together now! © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

The Grooming Process SIMILAR INTERESTS An online predator will establish a relationship by discussing

The Grooming Process SIMILAR INTERESTS An online predator will establish a relationship by discussing common interests, likes and dislikes with the intended victim. This leads to a feeling of familiarity and friendship. Once the grooming process starts, the victim feels like he or she really knows the predator – it is difficult to consider this “friend” a “stranger”. © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

Similar Interests Protect yourself: • Review the information you have posted about yourself online

Similar Interests Protect yourself: • Review the information you have posted about yourself online – A predator may search online profiles and screen names for interest topics such as particular sports or hobbies, as well as birth dates or ages. • Think carefully when communicating with people you know only online (strangers) – You could be encouraging unwanted or even dangerous behavior with what you say. © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

The Grooming Process TRUST A predator will want to listen to anything that the

The Grooming Process TRUST A predator will want to listen to anything that the victim wants to talk about in order to build a feeling of trust. © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

Trust Protect yourself: • Think about what you are saying about yourself online –

Trust Protect yourself: • Think about what you are saying about yourself online – Is it appropriate information to give a stranger? • Think about how you are feeling when you go online – A predator will target those who appear to be lonely or depressed. Talk to a friend offline. BEST ADVICE – Find a trusted friend OFFLINE to help with a problem. © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

The Grooming Process SECRECY • As the relationship progresses a predator may ask the

The Grooming Process SECRECY • As the relationship progresses a predator may ask the victim to keep the friendship secret from others. • This approach gives the predator confidence that it will be more difficult for an adult to step in and protect the victim. © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

Secrecy Protect yourself: • Avoid people online who ask you to keep your friendship

Secrecy Protect yourself: • Avoid people online who ask you to keep your friendship secret – Think about it: there is no good reason to keep an online friendship secret. • NEVER respond to a threat anyone makes online – One who makes threats cannot be trusted. Tell someone OFFLINE if you are threatened. © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

Secrecy in a relationship may lead to the exchange of inappropriate language, pictures or

Secrecy in a relationship may lead to the exchange of inappropriate language, pictures or videos. Protect yourself: • Reject any inappropriate material received online – Report it to a trusted adult OFFLINE. © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

Activity Take time to decorate your flyer. Hang them where others can learn about

Activity Take time to decorate your flyer. Hang them where others can learn about predators and the grooming process. © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

Remember • Anyone met online is a stranger. • Be SAFE when socializing online:

Remember • Anyone met online is a stranger. • Be SAFE when socializing online: – Be careful when choosing screen names and posting personal information online. – Tell your friends and parents about those you meet online. – Report online behaviors of others that make you uncomfortable. © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

Review • What are the steps in the grooming process? • How can knowing

Review • What are the steps in the grooming process? • How can knowing these steps make you more confident users of Internet communications? © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.

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Thank you for participating in this i-SAFE presentation. Duplication and/or selling of the information contained within this document, or any other form of unauthorized use of this copyrighted material, is against the law and a punishable crime. © 2008 i-SAFE Inc.